AUTHORITY The following rules and regulations for the - Arkansas ...

n. An entry shall be made at any time the resident's status changes or in the event of an
unusual occurrence. This documentation shall include:
a. Falls;
b. Illness;
c. Physician visits;
d. Any problem with staff members or others;
e. Any hospitalization;
f. Any physical injury sustained, whatever the circumstances;
g. Changes in the resident's condition;
o. A copy of the completed assessment form done by a mental health service provider as
appropriate.
p. A copy of court orders or letters of guardianship, if applicable.
q. Discharge date.
313.2 The facility must maintain the resident's records in the following manner:
a. Each resident shall have the right to inspect his/her records during normal business hours
unless contraindicated by the attending physician;
b. The facility must not disclose any resident records maintained by the facility to any
person or agency other than the facility personnel or the Office of Long Term Care
except upon expressed written consent of the resident, unless the disclosure is required by
state or federal law or regulation;
c. Each facility must provide a locked file cabinet or locked room for keeping resident's
medical, social, personal and financial records;
d. The facility must maintain (on paper, microfilm, etc.) these records in an accessible
manner for a period of five (5) years following the death or discharge of a resident.
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Nothing in these regulations, in this part or any other, shall be construed to require a residential care facility to
provide services at no charge that are not included in the basic daily rate or monthly charge listed in the
admission agreement/ contract.
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